Professional Volunteering Opportunities for Qualified Doctors in Madagascar

Our Professional Medicine project is a fantastic opportunity for qualified doctors who are looking to gain medical experience in a developing country, specifically in the surgical field or obstetrics. During the project, you will be working alongside various medical staff to provide patients with the professional care they need.

How can you help in Madagascar?

Here you will find answers to the following questions:

We have partnered with a regional hospital in the town of Moramanga, which is an hour drive from Andasibe where our other volunteer projects are based. Although small, the hospital is busy and frequented by the locals. As a PRO Medicine volunteer, you will be helping the medical staff treat their patients as well as your own. You will be given freedom of practice but your supervisor, who is usually a fellow doctor, will be able to assist you if there is anything you need.

Working independently is a great way to use your French skills but you can also use your knowledge and training to help local staff. You may work on tasks such as:

Observing and assisting the local medical staff as they treat patients.

Providing advice on medical care and immunisation against diseases commonly found in Madagascar, such as malaria and dengue fever.

Presenting lectures to the local staff on your field of speciality.

Discussing ways of developing and improving medical practice in the hospital.

What will I gain from this project?

Volunteering as a professional doctor overseas will give you insight into the medical practices of a developing country and allow you to treat diseases that are common in Madagascar but rare in your own country. You will also improve your French language skills through regular use while communicating with the staff and your patients.

Teaching the staff in Madagascar is a great way to share your medical training and knowledge. Being open to their comments and suggestions will also open your views on medical practices in another country. You may even leave having learned some new or resourceful medical techniques.

What will Projects Abroad provide?

We have over 20 years’ experience of running volunteer projects. We provide you with the following support to make sure your time in Madagascar is successful and enjoyable:

Safe accommodation with a Madagascan family close to your project.

Friendly and dedicated local staff available to help 24-hours a day.

A friendly member of staff available to meet you on arrival at the airport.

Medical and travel insurance.

What skills or qualifications do I need?

You need to be fully qualified as a doctor and have a relevant licence to practice in your country of residence. At least one year of experience in your field of speciality and an intermediate level of French are also required.

Volunteers need to be registered with the Ministry of Health in Madagascar in order to treat patients independently. You need to apply before you leave and this process normally takes around a month. Our team will give you full support, including the required forms and how to fill them in.

There are many departments available at the hospital. If you have specific specialisms or interests in your field, please discuss this with us on application.

This placement is fully researched, safety audited and risk assessed in accordance with the British Standard BS8848 for the Adventure Travel Sector.